The Delhi Police has issued 98 challans to metro passengers for violating guidelines pertaining to the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to Jitender Mani, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Metro Unit of Delhi Police, in the last four days, 1,903 metro trains were checked and 98 challans were issued to passengers for violating the guidelines to control the pandemic.
The DCP also requested all metro passengers to wear masks, maintain social distancing and use hand sanitisers for their safety.
The police personnel at metro stations have been conducting a drive to check on those found violating Covid-19 guidelines. Passengers who were not wearing masks or maintaining social distancing have been challaned, police said.
The Delhi Metro was closed on March 22 to contain the spread of the coronavirus, and after 169 days it resumed services in early September with strict safety and social distancing measures.